11 July 2019, 01:17 PM
After numerous generations and countless models, the Volkswagen Beetle calls it a day. There’s one final vehicle produced at the Mexico Puebla plant – a Denim Blue coupe – which will be on display at VW’s museum in Puebla as a tribute to manufacturer’s rich and influential heritage.
Originally introduced as “Type 1”, there were more than 5 million units sold solely in the US. Back in 1998 there was created a “New Beetle”, which adopted the so-called modern retro design language. It presented
14 September 2018, 11:02 AM
Volkswagen announces end production of the Beetle. As you might well now, the rich heritage will be honored with a special edition model and some sweet additions that will keep the legend alive.
Available in coupe and convertible body styles, Final Edition models include exclusive features and premium additions that no one Beetle has offer ever before. The 2003 Ultima Edition are the first to be offered – coming in two colors, exclusive side mirror design, heated and washed nozzles and revise
16 May 2016, 07:34 PM
A 42-year old Volkswagen Beetle that covered just 90 kilometers has been discovered in time warp condition and will be sold at Silverstone Auction's Classic Race Aarhus Auction in Denmark on 28th and 29th of May.
The special vehicle was supplied new by G. Terragni Volkswagen, Genoa Italy, on the 23rrd January 1974 and its first and only owners was an elderly man, named Armando Sgori. This was his first motorcar ever and did not this particular one. However, being deeply religious, he used the
17 November 2015, 12:45 PM
Volkswagen Beetle Denim is here to pay tribute to the legendary Beetle Jeans model from the 70s. The car has just been launched in the United States with the aim to offer a modern take on the model. Since it is a special edition, it is logical that it will be produced in a limited run. Precisely, its exclusive design elements have been added to the 2,000 production units.
Under the hood, the famous Bug hides 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine. It is mated to a six-speed au
27 October 2015, 07:04 PM
KBR Motorsport and SEK-Carhifi has gathered together to create the most inspiring Volkswagen Beetle we have seen so far. It is not coincidental that they also call it the ‘Super Bug’. A lot of modifications have been happening here and we can’t wait to tell you all about them. What you have to know in the beginning is that the KBR Motorsport took care of the classic tuning of the Beetle, while the SEK Carhifi team installed a custom high-end sound system using Ground Zero and Pioneer components.
28 May 2015, 07:28 PM
Scott Speed and Tanner Foust are ready for the Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship race with the Beetle GRCs. The event starts this weekend in Fort Lauderdale. Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team will start its second season this weekend in Ft. Lauderdale.
At the same time, that Scott Speed will begin the Red Bull Global Rallycross season, Volkswagen team will enter its fourth year as a sponsor for Discovery Channel's SHARK WEEK. In fact, Mr. Speed will be competing with number 41 SHARK W
30 April 2015, 11:36 AM
After competing in the inaugural season, Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team is ready to compete in the Global RallyCross Championship. In 2015 the team will fight its place in the competition with the two Beetle GRC vehicles, which, as you know, debuted in 2014. The vehicle itself is based on the GRC car and features six-speed transmission, further-tuned drive system, upgraded slip differentials.
For the upcoming season, VW crew decided to make some changes on the car specifications and the
01 April 2015, 03:56 PM
Not one but four Beetle concept cars are debuting at the New York Auto Show today. The iconic Volkswagen is represented via two unique coupe variants and two cabrio versions. Precisely the first two are called Concept R-Line and Pink Edition, while the open top versions are Cabriolet Denim and Wave.
As the name suggest, blue has been chosen for the Denim convertible concept. In fact, the In ‘Stonewashed Blue Metallic’ has been combined with a soft top that also comes in the same hue but it is
04 November 2014, 03:30 PM
Volkswagen Beetle is conquering SEMA in a special form which is a result of the collaboration between Volkswagen rallycross driver Tanner Foust and famed Porsche tuners RAUH-Welt Begriff. As a basis they have used the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R. The car has been subjected to customization and now is about eight inches of wider thanks to the distinctive RAUH-Welt Begriff wide body kit.
As a matter of fact both companies have been in talks over the past decade to do a project together. The result
24 September 2014, 11:00 AM
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic is a limited edition model which is set to appear only at the North American market scene. Volkswagen of America has also announced that the iconic model in a new trim is ready to go on sale this week. This new addition to the Beetle range enhances its value story by the addition of a host of more equipment.
Beetle Classic runs on 17-inch “Heritage” aluminum-alloy wheels, which lend it old-school visual appearance. Thanks to them the car looks more closely to th
19 September 2014, 02:32 PM
Andretti Rallycross Volkswagen Global Rallycross Beetle, or simply the GRC Beetle is currently under preparation for the seventh and eighth rounds of the 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Championship. The team at Andretti Rallycross will be racing at the Port of Los Angeles this weekend. In addition, it will also debut the exciting Global Rallycross Beetle that will also take part in tea’s 2015 Championship chase. This two-race event is a new challenge, being the only double header weekend in the
04 September 2014, 12:00 PM
Dotz Shift Volkswagen Beetle shines in brand new “shoes” that lend it even more dramatic and sporty appearance than before. Precisely, its new wheels are called “shine” and are delivered by the talented wheels and rims specialists at Dotz Shift. They are the sporty choice for compact and mid-sized cars due to their impressive design. Just take a look at the star pattern, formed by even slender, edgy double spokes. This makes the wheels look lightweight and at the same time aggressive, while the